Day off in Cleveland; time for a Q&A

I think it’s safe to say it’s easier to answer your questions than write a blog on this day off in Cleveland. It’s definitely not the best day off, but I looked at some of your questions and thought now was a good time to answer:

Q: Hi, Ozzie. I am a lifelong Sox fan living in Minnesota and am desperate for a Sox series win against the Twins. Anyway, was just wondering if there’s any topic you won’t talk about in public. Is anything off limits to Ozzie Guillen?— Brandon H. (St. Paul, Minn.)

A: Well, I would also like to beat the Twins, but they have just had our number, I guess. Weird things happen in baseball; sometimes it’s just the way it goes. No topic is off limits but my personal life — meaning my wife and my kids are what’s sacred to me.

Q: My friend O.G. — congrats on the website. Great way to keep in touch with the people who follow you. Keep doing what you’re doing. — Carlos C. (Caracas, Venezuela)

A: Thanks a bunch. The idea behind the website was to stay in touch with the fans and anyone who wants to reach me.

Q: Hey, Ozzie, any suggestions on some places to take her after the game for a few drinks besides the Bacardi Bar?— Eric C. (Joliet, Ill.)

A: Well, Chicago is Chicago, but I would take her down to Buffalo Wings & Rings on 34th and Halsted. My close friends and kids have been going there and I stopped by a couple of times; good place with some very good food. You will be hearing more about this place soon, trust me.

Q: What is your favorite ballpark to visit when your team is on the road?— Russelle D. (Fremont, Calif.)

A: Well, my favorite place to visit is Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. I managed my first game ever there and it has gotten a lot nicer since then. Only problem is they seem to play well against us, and I’m not a fan of extra innings …

Q: Mr. Guillen, what is it like to wake up every morning being so awesome? — Jeff P (Rockton, Ill.)

A: Hahaha. Well I’m glad you think so. Every morning I wake up and my wife sees me, I hope she thinks the same thing you do. I’m just happy to be blessed and healthy; everything else happens for a reason.

Q: Ozzie, I would like to know — what is your view on Interleague Play? It seems like a lot of people in baseball have a dislike for Interleague. I personally believe it’s fun. I mean, when else will we see Philles vs. Red Sox, or White Sox vs Cubs?— Seong O. (Las Vegas)

A: I don’t mind it, to be honest with you, because it brings people to the stadiums and sells tickets. If it sells tickets, then it makes sense to everyone. But I do think the DH should maybe alternate every year in Interleague Play.

Q: When you are mad at an umpire, do you ever swear at him in Spanish? If so, what is the usual reaction?— Danielle G. (Sycamore, Ill.)

A: Haha. Maybe I do sometimes. In the heat of the moment, you say crazy stuff. And believe me, I run out of bad words in English very fast, so I usually say the same ones over and over.

Q: What do you think about Jim Riggleman resigning in the middle of the season AND over his contract? Thanks, Ozzie!— Jeffrey H. (Minneapolis, Minn.)

A: Well, I believe he had his own personal reasons for doing what he did. But as I have said before, those 25 guys and the coaching staff would be hard for me to walk away from. So to each his own, but I don’t see myself being able to do that.

Thanks for all your questions. My day off in Cleveland just got a little better. Come tomorrow, I hope we are ready to kick some butt and come back home on a winning note!

— Ozzie

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Hi ozzie im ur biggest fan my question to u is will u ever go on the lopez show. n have u ever gone to ihop in chicago to eat if u haven u need to go . go food great service if ever decide to go. 4210 n cicero best ihop to go to n eat. i think u doin a great job.

Just wanted to know WHY you pulled Brent Lillibridge out of the lineup after that stretch where we had gone to NY, & he made 2 SPARKLING, game-saving, diving catches on back-to-back nights, then came home & was pulling home runs back into the yard, and catching them, AND knocking the cover off the ball, all over the yard AND out of the yard?
I think he EARNED a LOT of playing time in that short span…but instead he grabbed some bench! So, I would like an explanation as to WHY?

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